BioForward Wisconsin is the collective voice of Wisconsin’s biohealth industry, supporting collaboration, advocacy, education, and promoting regional opportunities.

BioForward Wisconsin

BioForward Wisconsin is the collective voice of Wisconsin’s biohealth cluster, supporting the industry through initiatives that promote collaboration, advocacy, and education.

BioForward, Inc. | 5,147 followers on LinkedIn. The collective voice of Wisconsin’s biohealth industry | BioForward Wisconsin is the collective voice of Wisconsin’s robust and comprehensive biohealth cluster, representing more than 220 member organizations across an integrated network of health solution leaders, including research institutions, biotech and biopharma, digital health, and medical device and diagnostics. It is an action-oriented association that focuses on initiatives to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline; collaborations to develop supply chain partnerships; educational and networking events to enhance professional development; and legislative advocacy to highlight the economic and social impact of the biohealth industry on the state, nation, and world.

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This week’s episode of WisBusiness.com : the 🎙Podcast is with Roland Green , CEO of Madison-based Invenra . The pharmaceutical #biotechnology company earlier this year announced the U.S. FDA has approved special designations for its rare #pediatric #cancer treatment. These designations are meant to incentivize the drug’s development due to the impact it could have on affected patients. “We focus on developing antibody therapeutic drugs for a variety of diseases,” Green said. “ #Oncology , #immunology , we’re starting to move into #radiotherapy . So it’s basically using nature’s approach to fighting the bad guys.” The FDA’s Rare Pediatric Disease and Orphan Drug Designations were announced in late August for Invenra’s #INV724 antibody product, which is meant for patients with a form of cancer called #neuroblastoma . It was created through a longstanding collaboration with Dr. Paul Sondel , a pediatric oncologist and researcher at University of Wisconsin-Madison . Listen at https://lnkd.in/gcf4gfra

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🎉 Join Us in Celebrating Wisconsin’s Biohealth Community! 🎉 BioForward’s End of Year Celebration is coming up on December 10th at Garver Feed Mill, and we’re thrilled to bring our members together for an evening of fun, networking, and recognition. We’re inviting sponsors to be part of the celebration! This event is a unique opportunity to support Wisconsin’s biohealth community and showcase your company as a champion of innovation and growth. Sponsorship offers fantastic visibility and connection with industry leaders. 👉 Interested in sponsoring? Visit our website for full details on sponsorship benefits and let’s make this celebration unforgettable—together! https://lnkd.in/gMnfaa6G #Wisconsin #Networking #Sponsorship #BioForwardEOYCelebration

🔬 Today is International STEM Day! 🔬 Today, we celebrate the innovative minds shaping the future of science, technology, engineering and math. We’re proud to support a global network of biohealth professionals and organizations driving breakthroughs in STEM. Together, we are fostering a culture of innovation that impacts healthcare and beyond. Let’s inspire the next generation of STEM leaders to dream big and create solutions for tomorrow! 🌍🧬 #STEMDay #InnovationInSTEM #Biohealth #FutureOfScience #BiohealthCommunity #WIBiohealthTechHub

🚀 Exciting News! Join us on the evening of November 12 in Madison for the Biotech AI Panel & Happy Hour at Element Hall in the new Element Labs building at University Research Park, Madison! 💡 Learn from a panel of industry thought leaders and innovators as they discuss the latest trends and best practices for incorporating artificial intelligence into the cutting-edge digitalization of R&D labs. 🍻 Keep the conversation going over refreshing craft beer and yummy appetizers for a networking happy hour. This free community event unites biotechs and biopharma stakeholders to share, learn, and network. Don’t miss out — secure your complimentary seat today! https://lnkd.in/gj6YGbG7

🌟 Wisconsin is on the rise as a biohealth and tech innovation hub! Thanks to a $49M federal Tech Hub grant, our state is set to make waves in biohealth and personalized medicine, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements and more inclusive economic growth. This grant is a game-changer, solidifying Wisconsin’s role in pushing U.S. competitiveness in tech! 🌱🔬 A recent article explored why Wisconsin specifically is such a strong recipient of this grant. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxT7_jAK #WIBiohealthTechHub #WisconsinTechHub #BioHealthInnovation #Wisconsin

🚀 Building Wisconsin’s Biohealth Workforce! 🚀 BioForward Wisconsin is proud to support the ABC Pathways program, connecting underserved communities with in-demand biohealth jobs. This initiative addresses labor shortages by engaging diverse talent from rural, tribal, low-income and urban backgrounds. With $49M in federal funding and $32M in additional support, the program aims to place 2,000 workers in roles like radiologic technologists and clinical technicians. Together, let’s shape an inclusive biohealth workforce! 🌟 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSkmUbMx #WIBiohealthTechHub #WITechHub #WorkforceInnovation #Biohealth

Want to learn more about the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub? BioForward CEO Lisa Johnson will give a keynote speech at this upcoming event, organized by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development . Hear how the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can impact workforce development resources and talent attraction strategies. 💼 Register: https://lnkd.in/gNDC7hWU #WITechHub #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentAttraction #MadisonCollege

🚀 Join Women in Biohealth | Wisconsin and Yahara Software us for an inspiring evening of innovation and networking at PechaKucha x Emerging Tech! 🚀 📅 Date: Thursday, November 14 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM CST 📍 Location: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI This event is part of Startup Week Wisconsin and promises a night of thought-provoking presentations and connections. Kick off the evening with networking on the community terrace, then dive into the main event with PechaKucha presentations—eight dynamic speakers, each sharing their expertise on biohealth, emerging tech, and startups in the unique 20x20 format (20 slides, 20 seconds each). ✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and get inspired by the latest developments in Wisconsin’s tech and biohealth ecosystems! 👉 Register now to secure your spot and bring a friend along! https://lnkd.in/gCGxrQ7s

One of our member organizations, Eli Lilly and Company , is growing its Milwaukee-area facilities with a new warehouse in Bristol, located in Kenosha County. The company also acquired a manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie earlier this year. Eli Lilly is a leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. We're excited for Eli Lilly to continue to grow their Wisconsin presence and contribute to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub! 💉🌟💊 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gJMgEyJ2 #EliLilly #WisconsinInnovation #WisconsinBiohealth #Pharmaceutics

Wisconsin Tech Hub Workforce Project is seeking an Employer Engagement Manager. We have a great set of partners and are hoping to add new talents to this growing, entrepreneurial hub. https://lnkd.in/gd4iA5RY BioForward, Inc.

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